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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Explore Digital Strategies
Design, develop, and manage digital media using emerging technologies.
Build Leadership Skills
Analyze needs and effectively manage projects and resources.
Meet High Standards
Design and develop digital, interactive, and web-based media.
Combine Theory & Practice
Apply relevant theories, practices, and principles when designing digital media.
Develop Technical Savvy
Develop, test, and implement web and multimedia applications.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Design websites, web applications, animations, and cross-platform publications.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you to work in areas such as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.

81%
Hiring Managers Find Portfolios Useful
Eighty-one percent of hiring managers find ePortfolios useful when evaluating recent graduates.
Source: Association of American Colleges and Universities
#5
Best Creative & Media Jobs
Graphic designers rank high in upward mobility and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Source: U.S. News and World Report | "Graphic Designer: Overview" | 2020

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